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69 longy · 08-30-2004, 11:40 PM

Ok I Have A 69 Longy And I No Its Kinda Of A Dummbb Question That Iam Asking But Where Should I Start I Already Got The Body Done But What Should I Start On I Need To Switch 3/4 Ton To 1/2 Ton , Need Paint I Have The New Motor And Tranny In It Already Also I Need To Drop It And Put Bags In It And Put Rims New Seats And Paint Inside And Get Radio And Woofers
Tint And Put Windows In It And Stuff So In Any One Opionion Where Should I Start
And Also Need To Clean Up Frame So What Should I Do And Take Off Before I Start Please Help

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2004, 11:42 PM

is this a driver?
You have a shop/garage?
Are you going to do it all yourself?
Will it all be done in your garage/carport/back yard/curb in front of the house?

71Longbed · 08-31-2004, 01:21 AM

If i were you i would get all the paint done first before accesorizing dont want to risk oversrpay on some of your goodys

Tx Firefighter · 08-31-2004, 07:31 AM

Not me, opposite.

I'd do all the heavy suspension, air bagging, and mechanical work before the paint. I don't want to be using tools and hammers and heaving heavy parts anywhere around fresh paint.

I do always paint before installing the glass though, so the paint under the seals is fresh and there are no tape lines around the windows.

cdowns · 08-31-2004, 07:34 AM

well with everything you have listed on you "to do" list i'd say the place to start would be the beerstore

Bill72BB · 08-31-2004, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Not me, opposite.

I'd do all the heavy suspension, air bagging, and mechanical work before the paint. I don't want to be using tools and hammers and heaving heavy parts anywhere around fresh paint.

I do always paint before installing the glass though, so the paint under the seals is fresh and there are no tape lines around the windows.

Money and time is usually the starting point , everyone uses a different route to get to the finish line ,But I agree with Tx Firefighter .That is how I did BB. always like to have a mechanically sound vehicle first. JMO

gonebad2 · 08-31-2004, 10:15 PM

Start at the bottom and go up....Get the dirty work done first. It's much more fun to work on installing clean parts.

68w/sbc406 · 09-01-2004, 12:48 AM

take the front clip, cab, bed off, blast frame, powder coat, 1/2 ton running gear and bags put on all at once, put drivetrain back together (making it bigger better badder as you do it) strip clip cab and bed, paint, and put in glass. Sooo much easier to type than do.

69 longy · 09-01-2004, 12:54 AM

thanks i have my truck at my dads friends shop so i am getting motor and tranny there and i am getting my 1/2 ton suspension done there too so thanks for all the advice

08-30-2004, 11:40 PM	#1
69 longy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 51	Were Do I Start Ok I Have A 69 Longy And I No Its Kinda Of A Dummbb Question That Iam Asking But Where Should I Start I Already Got The Body Done But What Should I Start On I Need To Switch 3/4 Ton To 1/2 Ton , Need Paint I Have The New Motor And Tranny In It Already Also I Need To Drop It And Put Bags In It And Put Rims New Seats And Paint Inside And Get Radio And Woofers Tint And Put Windows In It And Stuff So In Any One Opionion Where Should I Start And Also Need To Clean Up Frame So What Should I Do And Take Off Before I Start Please Help

08-31-2004, 07:31 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Not me, opposite. I'd do all the heavy suspension, air bagging, and mechanical work before the paint. I don't want to be using tools and hammers and heaving heavy parts anywhere around fresh paint. I do always paint before installing the glass though, so the paint under the seals is fresh and there are no tape lines around the windows. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-31-2004, 07:34 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	well with everything you have listed on you "to do" list i'd say the place to start would be the beerstore __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-31-2004, 10:15 PM	#7
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Start at the bottom and go up....Get the dirty work done first. It's much more fun to work on installing clean parts. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

09-01-2004, 12:48 AM	#8
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	take the front clip, cab, bed off, blast frame, powder coat, 1/2 ton running gear and bags put on all at once, put drivetrain back together (making it bigger better badder as you do it) strip clip cab and bed, paint, and put in glass. Sooo much easier to type than do. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

08-30-2004, 11:42 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	is this a driver? You have a shop/garage? Are you going to do it all yourself? Will it all be done in your garage/carport/back yard/curb in front of the house?

08-31-2004, 01:21 AM	#3
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	If i were you i would get all the paint done first before accesorizing dont want to risk oversrpay on some of your goodys

09-01-2004, 12:54 AM	#9
69 longy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 51	thanks i have my truck at my dads friends shop so i am getting motor and tranny there and i am getting my 1/2 ton suspension done there too so thanks for all the advice



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